Paul Griffin vs. Gary Payton Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Gary Payton and Paul Griffin that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2025-26
Paul Griffin:
1976-77 to 1982-83
Gary Payton:
1990-91 to 2006-07

NBA Championships and Seasons

Paul Griffin0
Gary Payton1
Paul Griffin7
Gary Payton17
Paul Griffin2
Gary Payton15
Paul Griffin0
Gary Payton9

Honors and Awards

Paul Griffin0
Gary Payton2
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Paul Griffin0
Gary Payton9
Paul Griffin0
Gary Payton9
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Paul Griffin0
Gary Payton9
Paul Griffin0 *
Gary Payton1
Paul Griffin0
Gary Payton1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Paul Griffin 5.1
Gary Payton 16.3

Paul Griffin 5.5
Gary Payton 3.9

Paul Griffin 2.3
Gary Payton 6.7

Paul Griffin 0.8
Gary Payton 1.8

Paul Griffin 0.5
Gary Payton 0.2

Totals Stats

Paul Griffin 2,443
Gary Payton 21,813

Paul Griffin 2,650
Gary Payton 5,269

Paul Griffin 1,116
Gary Payton 8,966

Paul Griffin 403
Gary Payton 2,445

Paul Griffin 248
Gary Payton 285

Paul Griffin 480
Gary Payton 1,335

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Paul Griffin .505
Gary Payton .466

3-Point Percentage
Paul Griffin -
*
Gary Payton .317

Free Throw Percentage
Paul Griffin .692
Gary Payton .729

Best Season (no game minimum)

Paul Griffin 6.3
(1980)
Gary Payton 24.2
(2000)

Paul Griffin 6.2
(1978)
Gary Payton 6.5
(2000)

Paul Griffin 3.0
(1980)
Gary Payton 9.0
(2002)

Paul Griffin 1.1
(1978)
Gary Payton 2.9
(1996)

Paul Griffin 0.6
(1980)
Gary Payton 0.3
(2001)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Paul Griffin 5.7
Gary Payton 14.0

Paul Griffin 5.5
Gary Payton 3.7

Paul Griffin 3.5
Gary Payton 5.3

Paul Griffin 0.6
Gary Payton 1.4

Paul Griffin 0.6
Gary Payton 0.2

Totals Stats

Paul Griffin 57
Gary Payton 2,155

Paul Griffin 55
Gary Payton 575

Paul Griffin 35
Gary Payton 811

Paul Griffin 6
Gary Payton 216

Paul Griffin 6
Gary Payton 32

Paul Griffin 10
Gary Payton 154

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Paul Griffin .553
Gary Payton .441

3-Point Percentage
Paul Griffin -
*
Gary Payton .315

Free Throw Percentage
Paul Griffin .577
Gary Payton .706

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Paul Griffin 6.7
(1980)
Gary Payton 25.8
(2000)

Paul Griffin 5.7
(1981)
Gary Payton 8.6
(2002)

Paul Griffin 4.1
(1981)
Gary Payton 8.7
(2003)

Paul Griffin 0.9
(1981)
Gary Payton 2.2
(1997)

Paul Griffin 0.7
(1981)
Gary Payton 0.4
(2002)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.